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Passing Comments On Woman's "Body Structure" Constitutes Sexual Harassment: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court recently held that remarks about a woman's body structure can amount to insulting her modesty and may constitute sexual harassment. This judgment came after the Court dealt with a case where a man commented on a woman’s body structure, calling it "fine." The case revolves…
Complainant Entitled To Her Own Section 164 CrPC Statement To File Protest Petition: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently passed a significant ruling concerning a complainant’s right to access her own statement recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The petitioner, Snigdha Kumar, had filed a case that was investigated by the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID).…
![[Trademark violation]Structural, Phonetic Similarity, Court Grants Relief To 'INDI' Measuring Tape Manufacturers Against 'INDEED' Mark: Delhi High Court](https://law4u.in/newsImage-location/newsImage3697.webp)
[Trademark violation]Structural, Phonetic Similarity, Court Grants Relief To 'INDI' Measuring Tape Manufacturers Against 'INDEED' Mark: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of FMI Limited, a major manufacturer of measuring tapes, in a passing-off action against Midas Touch Metalloys Pvt. Ltd. The case, under the Trade Marks Act, centers on the alleged infringement of FMI's trademark 'INDI', which the defendant was accused of imitating with a…
Husband's Inability To Maintain Sexual Relations With Wife Usually Unknown Even To Closest Relatives Court Quashes FIR: Bombay High Court
In an important case heard by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the applicants, including Vijay Sidheswar Swami and several other family members, sought to quash FIR No. 440/2023, which was filed under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 498-A, Section 417, Section 506, and Section…
Court Calls Manual Scavenger's Death 'Homicide By Insensitive Society', Orders ₹10 Lakh Compensation To Kin: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court, on January 8, 2025, allowed the lawyer of BRS MLA KT Rama Rao to be present at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office during his interrogation. The court passed the order after considering the request by the MLA’s counsel to have a legal representative observe…
Lawyer got permision to Watch ACB Interrogation Through Glass Window,KT Rama Rao's Formula E Race Case: Telangana High Court
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court, on January 8, 2025, allowed the lawyer of BRS MLA KT Rama Rao to be present at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office during his interrogation. The court passed the order after considering the request by the MLA’s counsel to have a legal representative observe…
Sambhal Mosque Row: Trial Court Proceedings Stayed Till February 25, Responses Sought from Union of India, UP Government, and Plaintiffs: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court recently heard a civil revision case under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The revision was filed following the direction of the Supreme Court of India in Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28500 of 2024. The exemption application filed in this case…
![[Physically Assaulted] Convict Entitled to Consideration for Probation: Relief Granted to Headmaster and Son Who Physically Assaulted Student's Mother by: Gauhati High Court](https://law4u.in/newsImage-location/newsImage3692.webp)
[Physically Assaulted] Convict Entitled to Consideration for Probation: Relief Granted to Headmaster and Son Who Physically Assaulted Student's Mother by: Gauhati High Court
Case Details: Abdur Rahman Mandal and his son Habib Mahammad Hamidul Haque were granted the benefit of Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 by the Gauhati High Court in a case involving allegations of physical assault and misconduct. The case concerned an incident where the complainant, Musstt. Rukia Khatoon, accused the…
'Communal Frenzy' Caused Scuffle Between Hindu and Muslim Families: Cross FIRs Not Quashed by: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has recently dismissed two petitions filed by two families seeking the quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs) lodged against each other. The case centers around a violent altercation between a Hindu family and a Muslim family, which escalated into a communal…
No Prior Sanction Required to Prosecute Public Servant for Failing to Report POCSO Offence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently delivered a significant judgment, clarifying that no prior sanction is required to prosecute public servants under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), specifically in cases where they fail to report an offence under this Act. The ruling was made in the case…
